The Price of Political Apathy
Lifestyle

The Price of Political Apathy

Lifestyle In recent times, fast-paced lifestyle driven by superficiality has made people neglect some deeply important aspects of life. The urban hustle-bustle and the ceaseless pursuit of happiness have left life bereft of any substantial meaning and purpose.Unfortunately, the young generation has become habitual of living comfortable and unexamined lives within the shallow delusional bubbles.Influenced by the social media, the youngsters care more about seeking digital validation than questioning the policies that concern their future.They prefer blind trend-following over refining their thoughts via insightful and thorough analysis. Unfortunately, their political choices, too, demonstrate the herd psychology. They tend to follow trendy narratives rather than having a thought of their own.Ancient Greek politician and general Pericles rightly remarked that just because one does not take an interest in politics does not mean that politics would not...
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Politicians call for end to political violence after apparent Trump assassination attempt
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Politicians call for end to political violence after apparent Trump assassination attempt

Politics tamfitronics Former president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump gives remarks to the press at Trump National Gold Club in Los Angeles on Friday, September 13, 2024. On Sunday, he was the apparent target of an association attempt. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License PhotoSept. 15 (UPI) -- Following a second attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump on Sunday, politicians across the spectrum condemned the use of violence in politics.President Jobe Biden, a Democrat, led the condemnation Sunday night with a statement."I have said many times, there is no place for political violence or for any violence ever in our country," the president said, adding that he has made available "every resource, capability and protective measure necessary" to ensure the safety of the former president.Later Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris,...
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Political conventions can be a bubble. Then it’s back to the real world.
Politics

Political conventions can be a bubble. Then it’s back to the real world.

Politics tamfitronics A political convention is a big bubble, filled with energy toward what can seem like inevitable victory. That was the feeling at Chicago’s United Center last Thursday night as Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage. And that has been the feeling at every convention, Democratic and Republican, I’ve attended since 1996.The Republican bubble – which was likewise filled with energy and optimism about a win in November – burst shortly after the convention, when President Joe Biden suddenly dropped out of the race and was quickly replaced by Vice President Harris.The news Friday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was suspending his independent bid for president, and endorsing former President Donald Trump, presented yet another twist that could affect the race.Politics tamfitronics Why We Wrote ThisHype and hope are perennial features of political...
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